Does anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown VI and Sidley AC. I can give insights into a few other firms. I’ve re-opened PMs if yous want to reach out that way. Any help would be appreciated cos idk what to expect for these.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Surely law firms don’t respond on a bank holiday… right?
feel free to PM me about Sidley ACDoes anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown VI and Sidley AC. I can give insights into a few other firms. I’ve re-opened PMs if yous want to reach out that way. Any help would be appreciated cos idk what to expect for these.
How do Shoosmiths decides who goes to the AC for a DTC? Is it via the online assessment? Or the application form? I’m confused what this all means, the email said “congratulations on reaching the second stage” but it’s just the test stage.
I think it was recorded cos Jaysen sent an email out yesterday with a link to the recording:
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Mayer brown test I have never done Amberjack and only a few video interviews. I would appreciate any tips (Mayer Brown-specific or not). Thank you!!!
I have never done Amberjack and only a few video interviews. I would appreciate any tips (Mayer Brown-specific or not). Thank you!!!
I'd appreciate some advice on how often it is acceptable/whether it is acceptable to check up with a law firm on updates re your application in a situation where some time has passed since previous stages, and many others have received offers/PFOs. Being based outside of London, I have to plan the summer months well in advance especially in terms of accommodation/other schemes etc, and am working part-time meaning I'd have to communicate any absences in advance as well. I have another scheme right before and don't think its wise to book accommodation/flights (since refundable ones are much more expensive) before hearing back, as if I were to get the other offer I'd be staying in London for an extra two weeks. The firm I'm waiting to hear back from is quite high on my list, but assuming I were to get an offer, I only have another few weeks within which I could make the timings of the scheme work logistically and would hate to miss out on the opportunity if recruitment decisions take even longer. @Abbie Whitlock and others, could you advise on whether it's appropriate to communicate this to the firm? I've already contacted them once and only got a vague "we're reviewing applications" reply quite some time ago, after which it has been radio silence. I wouldn't want to jeopardise my chances by pushing for a decision, but since many decisions have gone out I'm not quite sure what the delay is.
Does anyone have any advice? I have been invited for an AC but both dates clash with a previous engagement that I cannot miss. Not sure what to do or say as I really like the firm 
Also Dechert and DWF PFO post app. Yay i guess...
Hello!
This is completely understandable, especially when you have to plan lots of things in advance! I do think it is acceptable to briefly follow-up again with the firm, as you are not chasing for the sake of it - you have genuine logistical constraints and planning that would be needed, and firms are usually aware that candidates need some clarity on timing for these reasons. I would just make sure that you frame it carefully so that it doesn't come across as pushing for them to make a decision.
Given that it has been a while since you last contacted them, and others have heard back, I think a short and polite email is completely reasonable. I would position it around needing an indication of a timeline and when you might expect to hear back from them, rather than asking for an outcome (e.g. briefly explaining that you have other scheme commitments, accommodation to organise, and work notice to give, etc).
I'd say that something along the lines of stating that you remain very interested in the firm but would really appreciate any guidance on timing should strike the right balance, and I can't imagine it'll jeopardise your chances at all.
I hope you hear back soon!
Hey!Does anyone have any advice? I have been invited for an AC but both dates clash with a previous engagement that I cannot miss. Not sure what to do or say as I really like the firm
Congratulations on the AC!!
I had a similar issue with my AC invite from Reed Smith last cycle, as the only dates they offered clashed with a vacation scheme I was already on, so I couldn't attend any of them. I emailed the graduate recruitment team to explain, and they said that more dates would be released and I could book onto one of those.
Of course, every firm is different and I appreciate it is really frustrating if the AC dates you have been offered are the only ones, but I would always reach out to the graduate recruitment team and ask if you haven't already. They might have additional dates planned or be able to make alternative arrangements to allow you to attend an AC.
I'd definitely email and ask - just explain that there is a clash that is unavoidable, and reiterate your interest in the firm. You never know, and at least you'll have a clear answer either way.
I hope you are able to work it out, and best of luck with the AC if you do!
atp can SH put us out of our misery at least 
atp can SH put us out of our misery at least
They’re probs gna pull a Covington and send out an automated PFO tsunami for Sunday at 16:59…
I had a similar question on this! Im on a waitlist for a scheme and last reached out a month ago (just acknowledging the result). Should i send an email expressing my interest again and ask for an indication of a timeline of when i can hear back to plan my summer. I dont want to seem like pushing them to make a decision either if it might jeapordise my chances but it has been a while so im afraid they might not remember. @Abbie Whitlock @JaysenHello!
This is completely understandable, especially when you have to plan lots of things in advance! I do think it is acceptable to briefly follow-up again with the firm, as you are not chasing for the sake of it - you have genuine logistical constraints and planning that would be needed, and firms are usually aware that candidates need some clarity on timing for these reasons. I would just make sure that you frame it carefully so that it doesn't come across as pushing for them to make a decision.
Given that it has been a while since you last contacted them, and others have heard back, I think a short and polite email is completely reasonable. I would position it around needing an indication of a timeline and when you might expect to hear back from them, rather than asking for an outcome (e.g. briefly explaining that you have other scheme commitments, accommodation to organise, and work notice to give, etc).
I'd say that something along the lines of stating that you remain very interested in the firm but would really appreciate any guidance on timing should strike the right balance, and I can't imagine it'll jeopardise your chances at all.
I hope you hear back soon!
Question please if all I've got for my summer vac scheme was a confirmation email of offer asking me to confirm (which I have) and being told Id hear back about seats soon, this is back in February is it good for me to send a follow-up or better off appearing not pushy and leaving it.
I say this as a friend doing a summer vac (different firm) has received seats + contract etc
I say this as a friend doing a summer vac (different firm) has received seats + contract etc
Hi, last year for my vacation scheme we only ocnfirmed our dates and acceptance of the offer and then heard back in may about the seats whereas this year for another firm I had a contract si it really varies depending on the firm.
I would not be worried. As long as you have confirmation they received your acceptance, I would not follow up unless you have a specific question you would like to ask.
If they did not confirm they received you acceptance, I woudl not worry but if you want to check you could always follow up on that
Congrats on the vac scheme !!
Many thanks for u answer! Yeah I dont really feel the need to confirm they received my acceptance so think ill just wait thanks!Hi, last year for my vacation scheme we only ocnfirmed our dates and acceptance of the offer and then heard back in may about the seats whereas this year for another firm I had a contract si it really varies depending on the firm.
I would not be worried. As long as you have confirmation they received your acceptance, I would not follow up unless you have a specific question you would like to ask.
If they did not confirm they received you acceptance, I woudl not worry but if you want to check you could always follow up on that
Congrats on the vac scheme !!
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